Tip led to arrest of Lowell man in recent bank robberies

LOWELL -- An 18-year-old city man was ordered held on $25,000 cash bail Thursday on two counts of armed robbery accused of robbing Eastern Bank and TD Bank, both in Lowell, in February.

Christopher Gagnon was arrested in the Red Roof Inn in Salem, N.H., by New Hampshire officials Monday after Lowell police received an anonymous tip that he was there. The getaway car, a 2000 Dodge Stratus with a New Hampshire plate, "LYV WIRE," was parked outside, according to the tipster.

When Lowell police interviewed Gagnon, he allegedly confessed to the Feb. 8 robbery of the Eastern Bank at 755 Lakeview Ave., where he is accused of passing a note that stated he had a gun. He allegedly escaped with $4,500 in cash.

Police say Gagnon also confessed to last Saturday's armed robbery of the TD Bank at 350 Westford St. He allegedly walked out with $500 to $600 in cash.

In searching his hotel room, police found the red knit Patriots cap allegedly worn in the TD Bank robbery, along with 13 hypodermic needles, police say.

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